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Plumber/Boiler Equip Maint in Dayton, Ohio at University of Dayton

NewJob Function: Skilled Labor
University of Dayton
Dayton, Ohio, 45400, United States
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Job Description

Job No: 503760
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Bargaining Unit, AFSCME
Department: Boiler Room - 801351
Applications close: August 03, 2026 | August 03, 2026

Position Summary:This is not an entry level position; applicants must demonstrate that they possess the necessary skills and abilities to assume the full duties and responsibilities of the position without substantial training, upon entry. Perform all duties particular to and normally required in the plumbing trade at the journeyman level, following recognized procedures and techniques necessary to the servicing of gas, water, steam, and sanitary and storm lines; and the installation and repair of plumbing fixtures and equipment. General care, repair, and operation of boilers as necessary to meet and or exceed license or insurance requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Practical experience in each of the following areas: boiler repair, plumbing, & preventative maintenance.
Individual must have a valid drivers license and be insurable by the University, which includes maintaining a low risk driving record.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, and make simple math calculations.
Ability to read and understand working drawings.
General knowledge of plumbing, heating, and general repair.
Understanding and familiarity with the uniform building code.
Ability to follow detailed instructions, both oral and written.
Ability to read and check gauges and measuring devices.
Ability to obtain boiler operator certification within 18 months by Industrial Commission, State of Ohio.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Current Boiler Operator Certification Experience troubleshooting boilers.
Experience in preventative maintenance of boilers and supporting equipment.
Industrial/commercial boiler/piping experience.
Experience sufficient to qualify as Journeyman plumber with a minimum of four years actual work in the trade. Possess basic computer skills.
Monitor building automated systems (Metasys).
Knowledge of steam systems.
Knowledge of boiler room chemical testing.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

Job Location

Dayton, Ohio, 45400, United States

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